Mosquito Topics:

Mosquito Biology

Mosquitoes are small flying insects that bite humans and other animals. In addition to being itchy and annoying, some mosquitoes can transmit diseases such as West Nile Virus and malaria to humans and animals.There are many different species of mosquitoes with different preferences for climate and breeding territory. Typically, mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water. Mosquito larvae hatch from the eggs and remain in the water, feeding on tiny organisms. Once they mature, adult mosquitoes leave the water to seek a blood meal and breed. They continue the cycle by laying new eggs in water. To learn more about mosquito biology, visit the links below.

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